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Y344 TCS

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 TCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,915 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,012 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,006 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres bold on inner edge 215/60/16-95v

middle to rear joint corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Thorn in os/r tyre inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,386 miles

brakes could be betterkeep check on near side front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,014 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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Y344 TCS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y344 TCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y344 TCS registered?

Y344 TCS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y344 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y344 TCS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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